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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 398.16 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 398.16 and 223.68 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 398.16 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/398.16 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 398.16 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 89,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,060.43/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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